Full job descriptionWE are currently looking for a Community Occupational Therapist
You will support the Community Occupational Therapy service in North Bedfordshire. All our referrals are for clients that are aligned to North Bedfordshire GP’s within Bedfordshire. You will visit clients in their home, residential/nursing homes or within the rehabilitation bedded units.
Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle
Having completed a full holistic assessment of the clients needs you will then complete the following:
*Ordering and assessing for and with the appropriate equipment that will support the client or carers
*Must have strong experience of working as a Community OT
*Demonstrate appropriate equipment to relevant care agencies.
*Seek advice from senior staff and appropriate services as required.
*Complete the appropriate onward referrals to other relevant services.
*Provide guidance and support to junior staff members as required.
*Support hospital discharges when demand requires senior support
* Support the rehab bedded units as required.
* Review case as appropriate and within a timely manner.
*It is an expectation that you will hold a caseload of 20-25 cases.